Woodrow "Woody" Fiala

1941 - 2025

Woodrow "Woody" Fiala

July 25, 1941 - September 27, 2025

Woodrow Thomas Fiala Jr. "Woody" was born on July 25, 1941 in Omaha, NE to Woodrow Sr. and Anne (Fitle) Fiala. He grew up in Omaha, graduating from Westside High School. On September 18, 1965, he married Ann Melia and they raised three sons together, Tripp, Tony and Trevor.

Woody worked in the trucking industry, taking over Acme Cartage Inc. from his father and continuing the family business that was started by his grandfather, Milo, in 1908. In 1970, Woody and Ann purchased a cabin at Vencil's Island, and the whole family loved spending time together there. Woody liked being able to hunt, fish, and enjoy some beers. The whole family often got together for holidays at the cabin.

Farmer Brown's was Woody's favorite restaurant, he like to cheer for the Huskers duringfootball and volleyball season, and he enjoyed country & western music. He was incredibly hard-working, giving, and had a deep love for his family. He had a larger-than- life personality and lived life to the fullest.

Woody was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Anne; wife, Ann; and sisters, Jannine and Janell. He is survived by his sons, Tripp (Monique), Tony (Tanya), and Trevor (Ava); grandchildren: Nate (Bella), Mackenzie (Danny), Payton, Audrey, Kinsley, and Callie; great granddaughter, Mila; and sister Gayle (Bob) Saffer.

VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m., with a eulogy to be read at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, VISITATION will be from 10-11 a.m., with a CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE to begin at 11 a.m., at Reichmuth Funeral Home. Following the service, there will be a lunch and open bar at Farmer Brown's, 2620 River Rd Dr, Waterloo, NE 68069.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Omaha Home for Boys.